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MARKETAXESS HLDGS INC (MKTX)

470 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in MKTX. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Buyers last Q
52%

Smart Money Signals — MKTX

Based on 457 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MKTX than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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High ownership — 92% of 3.0Y peak

92% of all-time peak
457 funds currently hold this stock — 92% of the 3.0-year high of 495 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding MKTX is almost the same as a year ago (-16 funds, -3% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

261 buying245 selling
Last quarter: 261 funds bought or added vs 245 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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More new buyers each quarter (+59 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new MKTX position: 83 → 81 → 60 → 119. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

59% conviction (2yr+) 18% medium 23% new
271 out of 457 hedge funds have held MKTX for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~119 new funds/quarter

80 → 83 → 81 → 60 → 119 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 83 → 81 → 60 → 119. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 66% of holders stayed 2+ years

66% veterans 9% 1-2yr 26% new
Of 470 current holders: 308 (66%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds

45% from top-100 AUM funds
41 of 457 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in MKTX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: MKTX

How many hedge funds hold MKTX — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of MKTX vs. share price

Market Analysis: MKTX

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

59 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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Hedge Fund Positioning: MKTX
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 13 days 470 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 470 430 9.3%
13F Shares 37M 41M -11.17%
Total Value $6.63B $6.39B 3.8%
New Positions 119 60 +59
Increased Positions 149 177 -28
Closed Positions 80 140 -60
Reduced Positions 194 189 +5
Total Calls 8 11 -27.27%
Total Puts 7 5 40.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.88 0.45 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of MKTX — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 GUARDCAP ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd 6.09% 643,370 $106.4M
2 Goodman Financial Corp 2.36% 83,163 $13.7M
3 WALLED LAKE PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.51% 10,544 $1.7M
4 HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC 0.49% 58,334 $9.6M
5 COOKE & BIELER LP 0.42% 226,220 $37.3M
6 Stiles Financial Services Inc 0.34% 6,767 $1.1M
7 Alpha Omega Wealth Management LLC 0.29% 10,895 $1.8M
8 waypoint wealth counsel 0.25% 2,954 $487K
9 FIDEURAM - INTESA SANPAOLO PRIVATE BANKING S.P.A. 0.23% 39,370 $6.5M
10 CenterBook Partners LP 0.15% 16,706 $2.8M
11 R Squared Ltd 0.14% 1,590 $262K
12 Oak Thistle LLC 0.12% 7,370 $1.2M
13 GENEVA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC 0.10% 27,533 $4.5M
14 QTR Family Wealth, LLC 0.10% 1,349 $231K
15 FLOSSBACH VON STORCH SE 0.08% 108,100 $17.8M
16 Argos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.07% 1,561 $258K
17 Pallas Capital Advisors LLC 0.07% 11,133 $1.8M
18 EVOLVE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC 0.05% 5,700 $940K
19 Covestor Ltd 0.05% 436
20 BENEDICT FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC 0.05% 1,447 $239K
21 Louisiana State Employees Retirement System 0.05% 16,500 $3K
22 Krilogy Financial LLC 0.04% 7,884 $1.4M
23 JACKSON THORNTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.04% 2,785 $479K
24 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 0.04% 20,313 $3.4M
25 AMICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO 0.04% 2,758
Investor Ownership
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% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — MARKETAXESS HLDGS INC (MKTX)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for MKTX?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added MKTX than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for MKTX?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 261 funds bought or added vs 245 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for MKTX holders?

Elite ownership — 45% AUM from top-100 funds: 41 of 457 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 45% of total institutional value in MKTX. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held MKTX?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 271 out of 457 hedge funds have held MKTX for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.